Federal Formula Grant Award Summary

The Yankton Sioux Tribe received a $556,094 formula grant award from the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Community Services, under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP, CFDA 93.568). The award, issued October 1, 2025, with completion scheduled for September 30, 2027, supports the delivery of energy assistance services to eligible low-income households within the tribe's jurisdiction in South Dakota.

Under this award, the Yankton Sioux Tribe will provide direct utility bill payment assistance, emergency energy crisis intervention, weatherization improvements, and minor energy-related home repairs to vulnerable tribal members. These services are designed to reduce the financial burden of home energy costs and maintain safe and healthy living conditions for low-income residents. As a formula grant recipient, the tribe is required to submit an annual LIHEAP Model Plan demonstrating compliance with federal assurances and public participation requirements, and must maintain compliance with Single Audit Act requirements and applicable federal regulations.